Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape has announced a plan to build a new pilot battery production factory in California.
QuantumScape
QuantumScape is a San Jose-based battery company founded 10 years ago by Jagdeep Singh, a computer scientist and co-founder of Infinera Corporation, a major telecom component supplier, and Tim Holme, a Stanford-educated mechanical engineer.
The short story is…
Hyundai reveals redesign to 2022 Kona Electric SUV
February 17, 2021
A press release from Hyundai USA has revealed a glimpse at its 2022 Kona Electric SUV, featuring a slight redesign. According to the automaker, these EVs will be available in the US some time this spring.
The Kona Electric first debuted in Korea and Europe in 2018, before…
Tesla competitors growing in China: NIO, Xpeng, and more
February 17, 2021
Tesla continues to grow in market value and most recently, in crypto currency. Being No. 1 puts an “x” on the American automaker’s back, but it also helps fuel a healthy pool of Tesla competitors, especially in China. Below are several of the big names making extensive…
A glimpse inside Lucid Motors’ new factory in Arizona
February 17, 2021
Lucid Motors is making strides toward delivering its foremost electric sedan this spring. Its production lines are beginning to come to life. This is all taking place in Casa Grande, Arizona, a 590-acre footprint and home to Lucid Motors’ new production factory.
The Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) will house the production and assembly of the California-based automaker’s upcoming…
Giant oil tanker goes electric with massive 3.5 MWh battery pack
February 17, 2021
The project to build the first all-electric oil tanker is moving forward, and it is going to be equipped with a massive 3.5 MWh battery pack.
Oil tankers and cargo ships are some of the biggest and most polluting vehicles on the planet.
Some of the world’s largest cargo…
EGEB: Why is Texas’s grid failing in the state’s big freeze?
February 17, 2021
Texas is experiencing extremely cold temperatures and has had to implement rolling blackouts.
Ford is the first US auto manufacturer to join the initiative promoting responsible mining.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your…
Tesla owns almost 79% of the electric car market in the US, according to registration data, but that needs to change, as per Tesla’s own mission.
During the first half of 2020, registration data showed that Tesla owned nearly 80% of the US’ electric car market.
This was especially impressive considering 2020 was the first year Tesla buyers didn’t have access to federal tax credit for…
Bill Gates commends Elon Musk on climate change effort after being accused of shorting Tesla (TSLA)
February 17, 2021
Bill Gates made positive comments about Elon Musk’s effort to combat climate change, and the comments came just after Musk accused Gates of shorting Tesla (TSLA).
As we previously reported, Musk and Gates don’t always see eye to eye.
Gates has previously made some…
Revel may have made its name in pay-by-the-minute electric moped rentals, but now the company is targeting longer-term rentals on smaller electric vehicles: e-bikes.
Revel announced today a new monthly subscription service called Coast by Revel that will offer electric…
Mercedes-Benz cancels launch of EQC electric SUV in the US
February 16, 2021
Mercedes-Benz has decided not to launch the EQC all-electric SUV in the US after delaying its launch by over a year.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first all-electric vehicle designed from the ground up to be electric by the German brand.
It is equipped with a battery pack with 80 kWh of usable capacity enabling over 200 miles of range.
The pack can be DC fast-charged at up to…
